New RV-about to drive off the lot- Found Leak
We are about to purchase a new Venture Sonic 22VBH today. I drove yesterday to the lot to look it over after a heavy rain and found a leak at the corner of the slideout. Tech looked at it and said ...
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BobsYourUncle wrote:
Silicone doesn't fix leaks, it compounds them. Silicone is for bathtubs.....
If they use silicone they have no idea what they are doing. Silicone will not seal anything exterior, especially one that moves and flexes.
Good thing you walked.
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Silicone is a great sealer when in compression and not exposed to weather. On an RV it is the devil.
I was in the "walk away"camp, too, but thought you may have already purchased the trailer. For your peace of mind that is a good decision. There is another trailer right around the bend (maybe a better deal or better suits you, also).
If you're not a DIY guy/gal, the first place I would look at when purchasing at a dealership is the Service Dept. A cursory look will probably be enough to evaluate their quality.
